Manito High School Junior Senior Banquet Circus Theme
The Manito High School banquet held April 22, 1949, used a circus theme at both the Methodist church basement and the school gym. Greta Beebe led arrivals, various acts performed, centerpieces featured merry go rounds and animal cages, and the evening closed with a grand march and balloons.
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Manito
Manito Community High School
Methodist Church
Greta Beebe
J. J. Rush
Glenda Kennedy
Lowell Warner
John J. Rush
Glenna Mae Smith
Class Meeting Plans Bus Trip For Day Outing
President Warner called the meeting to order and members suggested a day trip. It was decided to charter a bus if possible and another class meeting will be held to finalize arrangements.
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Warner
Manito Yearbook Ad Solicitation and Picture Pages Progress
Business managers have solicited ads from Manito businesses for the year book. All pages are printed and awaiting return of the picture pages. Once received the book will be assembled and sent to the binder.
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Manito
Sextet Girls Prepare for Basilica Concert Selections
The sextet girls have been asked by Mr Rush to sing at the bac calaureate and selected Lost Chord and Lord’s Prayer. The band concert is near. Hear solos on saxophone coronet clarinet and trombones and the close harmony of the special numbers chosen.
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Mr. Rush
Debating Inheritance Tax Levels At Class Discussion
Confusion over government share of inheritance tax. Coach argues for higher rates while several students oppose. The class reviews why governments collect taxes and their purposes before closing for the week.
School Notes On World History and Biology Curricula
This week in World History students explored India Ireland Gandhi and current problems along with Britain Germany and the United States in a chapter on The Great Catastrophe. In Biology the class begins Improving Health Through Personal and Social Uses of Biology and will study teeth next.
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India
Mahatma Gandhi
Ireland
Germany
United States
George S. Kaufman
Moss Hart
Shalkhauser
Biology Field Day Observes Local Sites May 7
The biology field day trip is set for Saturday May 7 at 8 30 with departure from the high school. It visits Dr Mather s animal farm Mason City Dixon Mounds Fleshmen s Yeast plant and Pekin Floral Shop followed by a pot luck dinner at Dixon Mounds. Food committee chair David Liescheidt and members Imogene Thomas Beverly Dennis Patty Risen Shirley Tackman. Chairs committee members Jackie Hirst Charles Barr and Arlan Vogel appointed to arrange seating. Return by truck around 8 30 p m.
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Dr. Mather
Mason City
Dixon Mounds
Fleshmen’s
Pekin Floral Shop
David Liescheidt
Imogene Thomas
Beverly Dennis
Patty Risen
Shirley Tackman
Rush
Manito Favored At Forest City Track Meet May 4 5
Reported school notes show a county track meet at Forest City with Manito expected to place first. Students boast about effort and title chances while sharing progress on studies including citizenship algebra and science quizzes.
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Forest City
Manito
Local Students Share Reading Fun As School Ends Near
Miss Shalkhauser reads stories to students who enjoy prose and poetry. The class expects to finish their book soon and notes three weeks left in school with tests on May 17. Miss Teresa Gripp returned home in a Johnson ambulance this week. Sarah Harrin, two, was taken to Pekin Hospital last night ill with pneumonia.
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Hollywood
Teresa Gripp
Johnson
Sarah Harrin
James Harrin
Pekin Hospital
Sarah
Forest City Grade School Plans Spring Closing
Forest City Grade School will close its term on Thursday April 28. A 6 30 p m basket supper and program follow in the school. The community is invited. Several boys won ribbons at the Havana grade track meet last Thursday with Parker Lawlis setting a Hop Step and Jump record and Ray Rochester taking third in discus. Thirteen pupils wrote on Finals on Wednesday. Seventh graders listed include Ray Rochester Donald Vance Janet Lemke Sherry Beale and Anna Forsythe. The graduating class includes Margaret Prady Jean Callaway Eloise Whitaker Delores Hirst Josephine Tisdale Marjorie Ey man Kenneth Pennington and Parker Lawlis.
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Forest City
Havana
Parker Lawks
Ray Rochester
Donald Vance
Janet Lempke
Sherry Beale
Anna Forsythe
Margaret Prady
Jean Callaway
Eloise Whitaker
Delores Hirst
Josephine Tisdale
Marjorie Eyman
Kenneth Pennington
Parker Lawlis
Polio drive totals and Easter ordination event report
Town polio drive contributions come to 9.28 from Grade School, 3.54 from High School, 12.82 from business and residents, and 54.65 overall. Forest City hosts Dr. Roy A. Burkhart who ordains Joseph W. Hobbs on April 25, with a program of organ, choir, and scripture readings.
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Vern C. Hermann
Egypt Community
Forest City
Vera Herrmann
Dillard Warner
Joe Jensen
Mason City
S. R. Crosby
Roy Hibbard
Vernon Langston
Burkhart
Hobbs
For Rent and For Sale Classifieds Roundup
Short notices list a locker sub-rent in Forest City and a housework bid by Mrs. Sadie Gossmeyer in Minier. Also offers include 12 sash units, Arcner Swift feeds from Ricketts Grain, a home for sale in Manito with five rooms and a two-stall garage, and Stuart Thomas Repair Shop by Manito.
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Nelson Dosier
Forest City
Til
Sadie Gossmeyer
Minier
Illinois
John Walden
Manito
Ill
Proehls Thank Neighbors and Fire Department
Mr and Mrs Ed Proehl thank neighbors friends and the Manito fire department for help in fighting a fire at their residence last Tuesday.
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Manito
Ed Proehl
Card of Thanks for New Baby Arrival in Manito Illinois
Mr and Mrs Burl Lawson thank friends for cards flowers and letters on the arrival of their new son in Manito Illinois dated May 1 1949 The item also lists church schedule with Lawrence Whiteford 11 am and Joseph Hobbs as pastor.
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Burl Lawson Manito
Llinois
Lawrence Whiteford
Joseph Hobbs
Hospital Thanks From Rudy DeSutter
Rudy DeSutter expresses gratitude to friends for cards and letters received during his hospital stay.
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Rudy DeSutter
Black Eagle shines in town event with Jones Bell Bishop
Gordon Jones James Bell William Bishop and Virginia Patton appear in a community gathering named Black Eagle. The event highlights local talents and partnerships in a public performance setting.
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Black Eagle
Gordon Jones
James Bell
William Bishop
Virginia Patton
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